Thriftless

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Wastefully reckless in the use of money or resources.
  2. 2
    Not thriving. dated
Adjective
  1. 1
    careless of the future wordnet

Synonyms

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fecklessgrasshopperheedlessimprovidentnegligentshiftless

Example

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"It is not wise, nor in the long run is it kind, to tax the thrifty for the thriftless."

Etymology

From Middle English thrifteles, þriftles, equivalent to thrift + -less.

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